"Don't do it."

That's the message from police to driver who are thinking of getting behind the wheel after a few.

The message comes after a police operation in the Bay of Plenty saw officers conduct 3880 breath tests on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Of the thousands of breath tests carried out, 38 drivers processed for Excess Breath Alcohol.

Rotorua Area Road Policing Manager Senior Sergeant Geoff Barnett says 38 is a disappointing number, but there are lots of drivers doing the right thing.

'It was great to see a lot of motorists driving sober, but disappointing that there are still people driving after drinking.”

Motorists can expect a highly visible presence across the roading network this holiday season. All drivers stopped will be breath tested for the presence of alcohol.

Police would like to remind the public that if you're going to drink, don't drive. Make sure you have a plan to get home or find a sober driver.

Police's advice to anyone who is in any doubt about whether they're safe or legal to drive is simple – don't do it.